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mclepusI Use a NADY SCM800 Condenser mic. I use RØde wireless go III or a RØde video mic if I'm feeling fancy
narcoleptictoastI film car videos but the filming and editing aspect is just as much of a hobby to me as working on the cars is. Sony ZV-E1 Sigma 24-70 DG DN Art ii Rode Go 3 Mics (recently upgraded from a single DJI Mic) Some Smallrig tripod Dji RS4 Mini Delkin Fat Gecko mount I recently got a DJI Action 4 for filming POV driving. And then I have a couple different studio lights for soft lighting.
SebastianC0318I have gone with Rode Go3. It has a locking 3,5 connector, and that was crucial for me. The only advange that I onestly see in Dji, is the hotshoe adaptor if you are a Sony shooter. Now, in therms of what lapel I plug in, that is an other question as I have a good selection of mics, ranging from DPA's, Sanken Cos11's and other, all compatible with the Rode (Mic2 from Dji is also compatible, but no locking connector)
ItinerantFellaI love Rode. But Wireless Pro is their most expensive. Wireless Micro or Wireless Go would suit you fine.
MotorBet234I own both the Larks and the RODE Wireless GO (Pro and regular) - they’ll all do essentially the same job, but none of them will let you turn the transmitting off. So that’s the only real concern.
Another vote for the MAX 2. I commonly use these in uncontained filming locations like tradeshow floors or event venues where interference can be expected, and knowing that I've got recordings being run right on the transmitters is a godsend. I own 2 sets and have run 4 TX units to one RX - it's useful for monitoring all at once, but I'm generally using the TX ISO recordings in those situations. I also own the RODE GO mic sets for a similar offering, albeit slightly more expensive. The RODE lav capsules are a bit nicer than the Hollyland ones if you go for the GO Pro kit.
RootsRockDataYeah. Pair with B3 or ME2 lav and they work great. I get more issues with my Sennheiser G4 packs than the RODE go.
TheWolfbytezRøde Wireless Go II Gen. 3 is really solid Wireless lav mic that you can slot into a hot/cold shoe and either record to directly or use the RX and wire in. The DJI Mic 3 also offers 32 bit (I guess Mic 2 as well). The really nice thing about the DJI is the fact that the clip can be rotated so you can choose if it's facing forward or backwards. Both have internal recording if needed. It's a bit hacky and not the best solution, but best hacky solution for the price would be the Zoom H1 Essential. You'll get a lot of recording options and it's VERY light, nearly weightless honestly. It has a 1/4 20 mount so you can get a cold/hot shoe adapter for it and use that. You'll get nearly unlimited recording with its own microSD card and 2AAA batteries. Might be 'another thing' to bring, but it packs a punch and has 32-bit float. For the price and package, you're arguably not going to find something else that offers that, whereas shotgun mics will cost just as much and only record to whatever your camera supports. You can also line in I believe. Honestly haven't tried that part, but possible with the headphone jack to mic port. In theory that would give you in-camera recording + a backup on the Zoom.
PiDicus_RexI've been recording the sound of Frogs in my backyard with mine, leaving the mics clipped to trees and wandering back away from the spots where they're recording from, using the Rx unit in headphone gain output to monitor the recordings.
After testing my own Rode Go Pro kit, I have to argue the point on the Lectrosonics. Unique Perspective - I do RF/Roving camera for horse sports,.. and the company I used to work for had Lectrosonics gear with the Rx that mounts inside the camera body, and that thing was lucky to have a 5m range most days, 8 meters on a good day, and got interfered with by everything. My own person Rode Go Pro kit, I've tested on my own time and got better the 25 meters range between the two Tx units and the Rx with zero sign of drop out, I was able to get 50m away and heading indoors when both Tx units dropped out completely. Sound quality wise. the Lectrosonics kit was closer to the sound of the talent, but does that matter if they can't get more then a handful of meters from the camera without dropping out?
